Strive for good, colorful sentences that show rather then tell in your writing: here is a description of a butterfly from the book "Rabbits: Gentle Hearts" by Marie Mead:
"The butterfly tilted. I saw delicate tremors of lacy wings, the tan underside, the sun's rays piercing the shimmering black veins and tiny white spots in the black borders. We were experiencing the exquisite beauty of the monarch, the pure simplicity of the moment."

A great quote that I just have to share:
"Friends help you move, but good friends help you move bodies."
Happy Tuesday!

A great quote from Russell Conwell (1843-1925), an American writer, minister, and a lawyer: "Within three feet of any man there is something to assure his financial security if he knows where to look." Use that philosophy when you are looking for story ideas!

A great newsletter for writers, if you are looking for tips, articles, contests, and writing residencies:
Funds for Writers by C. Hope Clark. Here is the link: www.fundsforwriters.com. Submit a relevant article to her newsletter- she is a paying market!